ASSISTANT MANAGER: NURSING [AREA] [PN – A7] (HEALTH)
Key Performance Areas
Provide nursing services for in-patient care, outpatient care, chronic inpatient, outpatient services, occupational services, occupational, infection and quality assurance services. Implementation of the nursing plan [Clinical, Practices/quality of practice]. Practice nursing and health care in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and relevant care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing & other stakeholders. Utilize human material and physical resources effectively and effectively Promote care for ethics and professionalism
Prerequisites
A National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric plus Basic R425 qualification i.e. diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC] as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council [SANC] in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience at management level. Willingness to do after-hours work and be on call including shift work. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Literacy in virtual meeting platforms Valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities
Person Profile
Knowledge of the application of the relevant statutes and policies governing the public service and nursing profession.
Knowledge of the Performance Management and Development System.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act [PFMA] and Treasury Regulations.
Understanding the application of Batho – Pele principles, Patients’ Rights charter and quality assurance system.
Well-developed communication, presentation, negotiation and research skills.
Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and health users and givers.
Computer literacy and report writing skills.
Facilitation and coordination skills.
Problem solving, planning and organizing skills.